board Meeting - Spring & Fall 2026


SPRING 2026
Thursday and Friday, April 9-10, 2026
Cambridge, MA

FEATURES SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

Nicholas Burns

Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations Harvard Kennedy School
Former United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China

Jason Furman
Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy Harvard Kennedy School
Department of Economics
Harvard University

Jeanne Gang
Founding Partner, Studio Gang
Kajima Professor in Practice of Architecture
Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Stephen Walt
Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs
Harvard Kennedy School

Panel - Developing on College Campuses: The Harvard Experience
Moderator: Fred Cooper, Founder, Fin River Advisors
Panelists:
Sean Caron
Vice President, Campus Services
Harvard University
Jennifer Cohen
Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of Real Estate Development
Harvard Allston Land Company
Jessica Hughes
Managing Director, Regional Director - Boston, Washington, D.C. and Boston 
Tishman Speyer

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00-6:00 pm: New Member Orientation
6:00-9:00 pm: Talk and Reception

Friday, April 10, 2026
7:45-8:45 am: Mentoring Breakfasts
8:30 am - 2:00 pm: Registration and Session
2:15-3:00 pm: Resume Reviews

Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Harvard Real Estate Symposium

REGISTRATION
Registration will begin in February 2026.

HOTEL
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Atlas Hotel for Thursday (4.9) and Friday (4.10) at the rate of $309+. Reservation information will be included in the event email sent to members in February.

FALL 2026
Thursday and Friday, November 5-6, 2026
Cambridge, MA

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 2026
5:00-6:00 pm: New Member Orientation
6:00-9:00 pm: Talk and Reception

Friday, November 6, 2026
7:45-8:45 am: Mentoring Breakfasts
8:30 am - 2:00 pm: Registration and Session
2:15-3:00 pm: Resume Reviews

REGISTRATION
Registration will begin in August 2026

HOTEL
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Atlas Hotel for Thursday (10.5) rate of $339+. Reservation information will be included in the event email sent to members in Augst.